Black color, dark brown head that quickly dissipated, I didn't get the head the picture shows, but maybe my glass was dirty. Smell is very nice. Full of chocolate, dark fruit, piney hops, coffee, and I think some oak was present. Taste doesn't let down either, chocolate in the beginning, coffee stepping in before a dry vanilla oak finish. Mouthfeel had great carbonation and was full bodied, heavy on the tongue. Very good beer, I wish I had easier access to it, but it's worth seeking.

06/04/10- Had this one on-tap at Bob's Bar in a snifter.A: Black with very red--yet thin--hues, good lace/collar/film that is a tan color.S: Very smokey (with a burnt charcoal characteristic), nice espresso, dark chocolate, and less caramel than expected from the style.T: Sweeter than expected from the aroma, very smokey burnt, deliciously roasted with some oats, but very smooth.M: Creamy and frothy and really good, only mildly syrupy.D: Really good. Equivalent to Old Raspy.